You can't possibly look at this rumor without saying Boston misses what Ray Ray gave them.

I think it is safe to say Ray was dogging it last year. He gave us very little and his D was nonexistent in the playoffs.

This isn't about Ray but since you brought it up...

his D? Pfft, had he mad a couple more SHOTS things may be different right now! I'd take that same D at that point if he woulda made some of those wide open shots he missed... was out there bricklaying!! I don't miss Ray at all... I do still hold a slight grudge that he built a brick-house during that Mia series instead of helping us get the victory! I won't say we would have won the championship but surely if Ray could have given slightly more we could have probably beaten Mia in 5 (hell, maybe a sweep, because that's how good we played in the playoffs despite Ray's disappearance on O)!!!

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It takes me 3hrs to get to Miami and 1hr to get to Orlando... but I *SPIT* on their NBA teams! "Bless God and bless the (Celts)"-Lady GaGa (she said gays but she really meant Celts)

We don't need JJ Redick. We need somebody else besides Rondo who can drive, get into the paint, and make plays when the defense collapses, whether it's scoring a layup, dumping the ball off to a big, or kicking it out to a shooter that leads to a 3 pointer or a hockey assist. That or we need a consistent post threat.

The problem with this C's team is that we very seldom get easy baskets. Can't expect PP to be a consistent iso threat anymore. Redick can make some pick and roll plays and has a very respectable overall game. But he's not a finisher in the paint nor is he meant to be a high use playmaker.

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Broussard: "Did you call bank?"Pierce: "I called game."

- Paul Pierce on his game-winning buzzer beater, game 3 EC Semi-finals against the Atlanta Hawks

Redick is a exceptional shooter. He's basically "Ray Allen Light". He's in his prime though, whereas Allen is in his twilight. Redick would fit our offense perfectly. We need a sharpshooter like him.

The only problem I have is what will it take to get him and he's likely to want too much money this summer (which makes him a rental). If we can get him for Terry, or at worst, Lee, it's probably a move we should make.

Even if he is just a rental, it might not be so bad. It could even be a blessing in disguise. Maybe the rebuild happens this summer, in which case, every bit of salary we can jettison is beneficial.

We don't need JJ Redick. We need somebody else besides Rondo who can drive, get into the paint, and make plays when the defense collapses, whether it's scoring a layup, dumping the ball off to a big, or kicking it out to a shooter that leads to a 3 pointer or a hockey assist. That or we need a consistent post threat.

The problem with this C's team is that we very seldom get easy baskets. Can't expect PP to be a consistent iso threat anymore. Redick can make some pick and roll plays and has a very respectable overall game. But he's not a finisher in the paint nor is he meant to be a high use playmaker.

Amen. We have a jumpshot happy team full of jump shooters. We need an aggressive attacking inside presence.

We don't need JJ Redick. We need somebody else besides Rondo who can drive, get into the paint, and make plays when the defense collapses, whether it's scoring a layup, dumping the ball off to a big, or kicking it out to a shooter that leads to a 3 pointer or a hockey assist.

I couldn't agree more.

Nowhere near enough dribble penetration outside of Rondo. Far too much of the Celtics offense is being done in front of a set defense. They need someone that can force a double team or draw a help defense. Get them off balance. Get them scrambling. Outside of Rondo, that just doesn't happen anywhere near often enough.

Even a small addition like a JJ Barea or a Will Bynum as the new backup PG would make a considerable difference. Help get the quality spot-up shooters that Boston already has more frequent and better quality spot up shot attempts.